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Brooner Family History

Brooner Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Brunner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brooner family from?

You can see how Brooner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brooner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brooner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Brooner families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Brooner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brooner families in 1911.
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What did your Brooner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brooner. 26% of Brooner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brooner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brooner were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brooner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brooner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 188 immigration records available for the last name Brooner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 500 military records available for the last name Brooner. For the veterans among your Brooner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brooner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brooner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brooner in 1962 was 84, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brooner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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